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Astronomical compendium; gilt brass; square black case; a) converter for lunar to solar time; compass visible through central hole surrounded by windrose; 12 compass points and corresponding zodiac signs; b) table giving difference between solar and lunar times; c) equinoctial pin-gnomon dial; e) horizontal dial with folding, shaped and engraved gnomon for latitude 48 25'; central compass marked for declination N10E; f) list of 57 towns and latitudes.
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